Speaking history
Every Room I’ve Stood In
Presenting at conferences, districts, and corporate rooms since 2007.
The record in four numbers
- 2007 Presenting since
- 41 Sessions and appearances on record
- 8 Podcast invitations
- 4 Venues for a single session
The record
Where the work has actually happened.
2026
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August 2026
How Shifting Focus Transforms Education & Entrepreneurship
The Dr. Will Show Podcast
Podcast -
August 2026
Accidental to Intentional
AI Forward Summit, OCDE
Building D breakout, free for OC educators
Workshop -
August 2026
StudyFetch and NVIDIA webinar
On their $25M Accelerate the Workforce partnership. Educational expert alongside Matt Winters, Utah State Board of Education.
Panel -
July 2026
Leadership Liner Notes Podcast
Podcast -
June 2026
The Digital Dilemma: Should Schools Hit Pause on Tech?
IXR Real Talk Podcast, episode 3
House show. IXR Real Talk is IlluminateXR’s own podcast, where I am a co-founder.
Podcast -
March 2026
Accidental vs. Intentional Design
Spring CUE
Session -
February 2026
Leading the Field: Leadership, AR/VR, and the Future of Learning
Podcast -
January 2026
Bluum SPARK Conference
Panel -
2026
Protect the Learning Behind the Work
IlluminateXR four-week leadership series
Co-presented with Meghan Freeman and Colin Cooper
Session -
2026
Before You Adopt AI, Ask These Four Questions
Insight Jam
Pre-recorded
Keynote
Whether behind a podium facing a large audience or recording an online course, what strikes me is her dynamic presence and laser focus on what the audience needs. It’s clear she’s out to make an impact. And, every single time, she does.
2025
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November 2025
VR for EDU: Inside the Classroom
Meta Reality Labs, Los Angeles
Session -
October 2025
How EdTech is Transforming Learning with Bluum
Podcast -
September 2025
ACSA Personnel & Negotiations Symposium
Session -
August 2025
Why Traditional School Models Are Struggling Today
The Learning Shift #5, TomoClub
Podcast -
May 2025
Launching a VR Initiative for Professional Development, App Exploration, and Virtual Collaboration
Tech & Learning Regional Leadership Summit
Session -
April 2025
Building Leadership from Within
The AI Show
Session -
March 2025
Navigating the Cutting Edge: A Collaborative Workshop on Early Adopter EdTech Policies
CUE
Workshop -
February 2025
Sparking Curiosity Through Empathy: Igniting the Joy of Innovation in the Alpha Gen with AI
Modern Learning Conference
Session -
February 2025
Learning Through Technology
Podcast -
January 2025
ONEBluum
Panel
2024
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December 2024
Empathy as a Catalyst for Innovation: Unveiling the Power of AI in Organizational Culture
SEL Sundays
Session -
November 2024
AI is Here: Are You Sure You Know How to Use It Legally and Ethically?
Fall CUE
Session -
March 2024
The A.I. Episode
Be Elite Podcast, episode 6
House show. Be Elite is my employer’s own podcast.
Podcast
2023
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June 2023
Abraham Lincoln Was a Woman and Other Fake News
ISTE 2023, Philadelphia
Co-presented with Adina Sullivan-Marlow, SDCOE
Session
2022
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November 2022
From Mine to Ours: Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership
Charter School Development Conference
Session
Laura has a way of captivating those she is training or listening to her in a seminar. Her knowledge, ability to learn, grow and adopt are truly amazing. She leaves a lasting impression on all she comes in contact with.
2021
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February 2021
Riding the Waves of Life and Showing Empathy in the Classroom for Teachers
The Classroom Within, episode 128
Podcast
2020
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February 2020
SDCOE Learning & Innovation Summit
Keynote -
January 2020
Abraham Lincoln Was a Woman and Other Fake News
San Diego Equity Conference
Session -
January 2020
Earn Your IT Decoder Ring
CUE Rock Star
Workshop
2019
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September 2019
Design Thinking and School Culture Change
The YouSchool Podcast
With Scott Schimmel
Podcast -
June 2019
Maverick Leadership
ISTE 2019, Philadelphia
Co-presented with Mike Lawrence, PowerSchool
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June 2019
Power of You
ISTE 2019, with PowerSchool
Session -
May 2019
NCC BTSA Teacher Induction Colloquium
Keynote -
2019
Abraham Lincoln Was a Woman and Other Fake News
CUE and BOLD
Session -
2019
Innovation keynote
Saddleback Valley Innovate Summit
Keynote
2018
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2018
A Crash Course in Design Thinking
CUE BOLD
Workshop
2017
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November 2017
1:1 iPad Deployment Strategies
CETPA
Co-presented with the CUE Deployment Squadron team and Dave Douglas of Apple
Session -
January 2017
Deploying Apple iOS Devices Successfully
Lead 3.0 Symposium
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2017
Academics and Innovation: Getting It Right
Equity Symposium
Session
2007 to 2012
Presented at NECC/ISTE every year. The conference was named NECC through 2009 and became ISTE in 2010.
2007 to present
Spring CUE, Fall CUE, and local CUE affiliates, on and off.
2010
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June 2010
Digital Storytelling for Beginners
ISTE 2010, Denver
Session
2007
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June 2007
Web Authoring Made So Simple, Anyone Can Do It
NECC 2007
Named a Best of NECC presenter based on attendee feedback
Session
This list is being rebuilt from memory and old conference programs. Sessions from 2007 to 2015 are still surfacing. If we presented together and I’ve left it off, tell me.
She is a multi-talented visionary, humorous, approachable, and very relatable. She has definitely passed the audition. If you are unfamiliar with her work, what are you waiting for?
Let’s get it on the calendar.
Tell me about your event and the room you’re trying to move. I’ll tell you straight whether I’m the right fit.